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Any recommendations for massages (not the Craigslist/AC Boardwalk) kind. I'm staying at the Venetian but the rates @ the Canyon Ranch is like 150ish for 50min. Is there any better deals around?

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05-29-2008 , 09:17 PM

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GSykes

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I hear a lot of MTT players are staying at Panorama I have looked online yet can't find anything. If you book in advance how much would a place run you per month. (or a site for rates and about the towers)

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05-29-2008 , 10:10 PM

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jakhamma

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Can anybody from Canada breifly describe from personal experience how long the process takes when driving ~20k USD from Canada ->USA?

Also,
Will my bank freak out with me asking for 20k usd?
What is my response?
Should I phone ahead and tell them to make sure to have enough "on hand"?

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05-29-2008 , 10:35 PM

#179

GSykes

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Originally Posted by jakhamma

1. i've never crossed borders with more than 10k but i have heard its no big deal. (you can fill out the forms online and print them out fwiw i dont have the link though)

2. Yes call your bank, give them atleast a weeks notice.

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05-29-2008 , 11:01 PM

#180

DoGGz

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I can't even go into my American bank and withdraw 20k USD. Call in advance and order the money so they have it on hand. You will not be able to just walk in and withdraw this much money, and will NOT be able be able to do it with foreign currency.

12 month non-furnished Panorama units are going for about $2000/mo right now. Would be a great deal to find something ~$3000 furnished with a short term option. The condo market is pretty garbage right now, so you might even be able to workout a short term lease for a property that otherwise wouldn't accept such a deal.

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05-29-2008 , 11:11 PM

#181

jakhamma

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Thanks for the responses.

Next, I am about to book one of the mgm singature junior suites. I am staying for 11 nights so I dont really want to **** up my decision.

Has anybody ever stayed in one of the mgm sig. suites that can comment? Or any sentiments about the mgm in general would be great.

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05-29-2008 , 11:22 PM

#182

luckyshades

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Hey Jakhamma, I haven't stayed there but I am booked there from June 16th - July
7th and they sound pretty fantastic. The Signature gets rave reviews over at tripadvisor.com. I know of a few other Aussie poker players staying at Signature aswell, so should be no shortage of poker players there.

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05-29-2008 , 11:31 PM

#183

jakhamma

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Are you wiring money there by any chance?

I want to wire money there really badly, but doubt they would let me turn it to cash very quickly and I want to play the 5k 6m event the day after arriving so.......

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05-29-2008 , 11:36 PM

#184

DoGGz

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Originally Posted by jakhamma

Wire money to the Bellagio. Bellagio chips are good as gold in Vegas, and they are acceptable for use in WSOP buyins.

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05-29-2008 , 11:40 PM

#185

jakhamma

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Originally Posted by DoGGz

Wire money to the Bellagio. Bellagio chips are good as gold in Vegas, and they are acceptable for use in WSOP buyins.

wowowowow,

so bellagio chips are good at the rio, bellagio, and others as well?
seems strange to me?

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05-29-2008 , 11:45 PM

#186

jakhamma

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Originally Posted by luckyshades

so my understanding is the mgm signature is attached to the regular mgm, but is "exclusive"?

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05-30-2008 , 12:07 AM

#187

DoGGz

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Originally Posted by jakhamma

wowowowow,

so bellagio chips are good at the rio, bellagio, and others as well?
seems strange to me?

I haven't tryed it, but I'm sure a majority of casinos would cash them if you wanted to gamb0000l. I do know that the Rio accepts them for WSOP buyins.

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05-30-2008 , 12:10 AM

#188

senjitsu

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Originally Posted by DoGGz

I haven't tryed it, but I'm sure a majority of casinos would cash them if you wanted to gamb0000l. I do know that the Rio accepts them for WSOP buyins.

last year, if memory serves, you had to trade chips from other casinos in at the main casino cage (not the wsop cage) but this was relatively easy... this is for cash game monies... never tried buying into an event with them..

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05-30-2008 , 12:24 AM

#189

jakhamma

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bellagio ->rio cash chips ->buying to wsop cage seems simple enough.

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05-30-2008 , 12:24 AM

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jakhamma

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I wonder if the 20$ trick ever works for extended trips (7days<)

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05-30-2008 , 02:11 AM

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DevinLake

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Originally Posted by jakhamma

I have not driven across, but I flew back into Toronto with >10k last year. I simply had to go to 'secondary inspection', fill out the paper work, and walk out. 10 mins maybe.

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05-30-2008 , 05:54 AM

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findingneema

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Originally Posted by jakhamma

I wonder if the 20$ trick ever works for extended trips (7days<)

You'll have to bump it up into the $50 trick. Of course, if you're staying at the B or equivalent, make that the $100 trick.

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05-30-2008 , 01:35 PM

#193

jakhamma

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OK, so I am gonna book my hotel to lock this trip up.

Which of the following would you guys choose:

MGM Bungalow King Suite
MGM Signature 1Br or Junior suite
Wynn Panoramic view room
Bellagio deluxe room
Luxor 1 Br luxury suite
Mirage 1 Br tower suite

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05-30-2008 , 05:18 PM

#194

NoRiverRats

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I have stayed at MGM Signature a couple times now and am staying there next week. In short, its fantastic.

If its just you, book the junior suite, the one bedroom will be way too big. The condos are quite nice and having a kitchen is fantastic. I like to get up and make/eat my breakfast while I wake up, with the TV or computer on. Best place to stay in Vegas if you ask me.

You have access to everything at MGM and MGM guests don't have access to Signature.

PM me if you have any other questions.

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05-30-2008 , 06:13 PM

#195

StevieG

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Originally Posted by jakhamma

Wynn Panoramic view room

Based on liking the hotel, not on familiarity with the rooms mentioned.

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05-30-2008 , 06:18 PM

#196

KTsuited

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I am planning on travelling from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim in my hire car. The drive is supposed to take 4.5 hours acording to google maps, but I reckon 3 hours averaging 90 mph should be easy enough.

My question - what are the chances of me being caught speeding on this journey, and what are the consequences going to be if I do?

Thanks!

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05-30-2008 , 06:40 PM

#197

DoGGz

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Originally Posted by KTsuited

90 isn't that fast driving through the desert. I'd say very low and you'll get a ticket at best.

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05-31-2008 , 02:38 AM

#198

luckyshades

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Anywhere I can rent a laptop for a month in Vegas which will let me download and install poker software (Stars and FTP) ?

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05-31-2008 , 02:38 AM

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xxThe_Lebowskixx

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is there a link on information needed to wire money to the Rio cage for cash games/or just to be able to take out to another casino for cash games?... not the WSOP entrant wire.